- Serve as subject matter expert on behavioral health services, laws, regulations, and requirements as they relate to AOT.
- Create and maintain relationships with all community stakeholders.
- Provide problem-solving and consultation to contracted entities and communities throughout implementation.
- Develop statewide program requirements, best practices, policies, and procedures for the implementation of AOT programs by BHASOs.
- Develop contracts to ensure the availability and appropriate use of AOT.
- Monitor contracts, maintaining relationships with stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
- Collaborate with BHASOs and BHASO AOT Coordinators.
- Make policy recommendations to the supervisor and DBHR leadership.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Superior Courts, AOT provider agencies, and other stakeholders regarding AOT education and implementation.
- Conduct stakeholder meetings.
- Provide education to stakeholders, including AOT petitioner types (hospitals, behavioral health provider agencies, mental health and SUD providers, Designated Crisis Responders, release planners from corrections, emergency room physicians). This includes presentations on HB 1773, AOT, implementation progress, petition writing, and other relevant topics and updates.
- Support BHASOs in developing and implementing a plan with HCA, Regional ITA courts, AOT providers, and community stakeholders.
- Develop a system to review and track AOT data.
- Assess and provide relevant suggestions based on data trends.
- Consult with and advise DBHR leadership on the impact of AOT trends and overall utilization and capacity.
- Knowledge of the Washington State community and state behavioral health systems, including inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment.
- Strong knowledge of the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) and the process for treatment within involuntary inpatient hospitalizations and less restrictive treatment orders.
- Strong understanding of the legal process for ITA.
- Experience working effectively with cross-system collaboration and coordination.
- Field experience in providing clinical behavioral health services.
- Experience with behavioral health program development and/or quality management.
- Effectively and professionally communicate technical, sensitive, and/or confidential matters to diverse groups of people both verbally and in writing.
- Analyze and interpret information to provide options and solutions.
- Independently prioritizing workload, staying organized and paying close attention to detail.
- Work independently with little supervision and demonstrate initiative.
- Ability to track and interpret data.
- Understanding of community crisis systems as they interact with law enforcement and other emergency services
- Experience providing inpatient psychiatric discharge coordination services
- Experience as a Designated Crisis Responder
- Experience providing expert witness testimony, declarations, and depositions within the context of the behavioral health court process
- Knowledge of public behavioral health services systems, including program management principles and models of care, national and local trends in care, and practice of managed care and other service delivery models
- Knowledge of federal and state behavioral health statutes, rules, and regulations, including Medicaid regulations relating to behavioral health access
- Knowledge of Medicaid managed care principles and contract issues related to funding, medical necessity, quality improvement, cultural competency, and provider contracting
- Knowledge of the protocols and processes of the executive and legislative branches of state and local government
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
- Current resume
- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in
- Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
- A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
- A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
- A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
- A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
- Tuition reimbursement
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Assisted Outpatient Treatment Administrator - Olympia, WA, United States - State of Washington
Description
DESCRIPTION
Assisted Outpatient Treatment Administrator (MAPS3/DBHR)
The Legislature has also approved a 3% general wage increase for all state employees, effective July 1, 2024
The closing date for this position has been extended to 6/13/24 at 11:59pm.
Join our team within the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and support high-quality mental health and substance use disorder treatment across Washington State. As part of the Adult and Involuntary Services Team, you will oversee the implementation and legal compliance of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and enforce best practices and policies. This position offers full benefits, telework flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative health policies, coordination with service providers, and ensuring the delivery of essential behavioral health services statewide.All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes .
Division philosophy statement:
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to the behavioral health field. We support, embrace, and celebrate everyone's uniqueness, promote inclusion, and commit to remove systemic barriers that affect our workforce, our providers, and the people that receive prevention, treatment, and/or recovery support services.
About the division:
DBHR provides support for substance use treatment, mental health services, oversight of the statewide implementation of the Involuntary Treatment Act and problem gambling services through prevention, treatment, peer and recovery support. DBHR coordinates closely with partnered health entities in order to improve access, and quality of health services. DBHR provides leadership to improve the health status of all individuals within Washington state with an emphasis on supporting diversity and inclusion.
About the position:
This position is part of the Adult and Involuntary Services Team within DBHR, working to support the HCA mission by ensuring high-quality mental health and substance use disorder treatment through innovative policies and service strategies. As an expert on behavioral health services and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), you will oversee the rollout, coordination, and legal compliance of AOT programs statewide. Key duties include collaborating with Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations (BHASOs), Superior Courts, service providers, and other stakeholders to develop program requirements, best practices, policies, and progress reports, while using your communication skills and clinical expertise to promote best practices.
This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site (occasional travel required). The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.
DUTIES Some of what you will do:
Qualification as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) within the State of Washington, in accordance with WAC
And 2 years of clinical mental health experience, including :
How to apply: Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:
To take advantage of veteran preference , please do the following:
Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.
What we have to offer:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA's mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at . Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Lisa Fleming at or .
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer . All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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